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    Time: June 7, 2023 6:.30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Location: SavorHood

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The Gettysburg Optimist Club is a 501c3 organization with all donations going directly to youth organizations in the local Gettysburg Community. The Gettysburg, PA Chapter was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. Since this time, the Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth. We are seeking men and women of all ages to join us in serving the needs of our community’s youth. Find out how to get involved by contacting us today.

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Members

  • Enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of individuals who get things done and who embrace a similar optimistic mindset.

  • Develop new social and working relationships with individuals from a cross section of our communities and have opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

  • Experience satisfaction from making a difference in lives of children as well as the surrounding communities.

  • Receive as much as they give!

Who We Are

We are local men and women who believe that the youth is the future of our city, state, and nation. We wish to give back to the community that gives so much to us!

What We Do

Our volunteer club raises and donates tens of thousands of dollars annually for local youth organizations. We support great programs in local schools, such as the Reading is Fundamental organization and outdoor education. We also support local sports and musical initiatives, including running a two month basketball program for more than 150 youth. For more information about the projects organizations the Optimist Club of Gettysburg is involved with, visit service projects page.

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Meeting Reminder- June 7, 2023

Good morning Gettysburg Optimist,
This is a reminder of our upcoming meeting this Wednesday, June 7th, 6:00 PM at Savorhood Gettysburg. For those members who have not experienced the Savorhood dining, you are in for a treat. Steve will have an area roped off for our Optimist contingency on the deck.

Keep in mind a portion of this meeting will be for officer nominations and yes we may need to consider past presidents as possible candidates. There are benefits in past Presidents serving in that they bring experienced leadership to help in guiding Gettysburg’s great “Optimist Mission’ in serving approximately 8,000 youth in the Adams County Community.

Hope to see you all there!

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The Gettysburg Optimist Club is a 501c3 organization with all donations going directly to youth organizations in the local Gettysburg Community. The Gettysburg, PA Chapter was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. Since this time, the Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth. Donate today to make a direct impact on Bringing out the Best in Kids.

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